Sitting around in front of the television is an American pastime, but it's not the best vehicle for connecting with your kids. Family events and activities are where the real memories are made, and you don't need much more than a deck of cards.

Between sports practices, computers and televisions, old-fashioned family time doesn't always happen every day. Here are some great ideas to get the family off the couch and spending time with each other.

We all know the statistics on the lottery and the odds of winning. Well, there are many schools of thought on how to determine patterns in numbers or how to get luck on your side. Learn about alternative lottery strategies.

Nationwide total annual lottery sales have grown into the billions of dollars. In many states, all it costs to take a chance on changing your life forever is $1. Where else can you buy a dream for a dollar?